Since 1930, The Hearthstone Restaurant has been renowned for country food and fine family dining. Today it is Metamora's oldest business in existence.

 

The Martindale Family erected the original building from local materials found in the Whitewater Valley. It was then operated by the Barth and AJ Brown families until 1946, when it was purchased by the Alsman family. This was the family that made the fried chicken, steak, ham, and catfish famous not only in the Valley, but throughout the tri-state area. In 1969, the main dining room was added and the old dining room was concerted to a lounge decorated by George C. Hillenbrand, using the theme from his horse park in Batesville.

 

In 1986, Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman enhanced the historic reputation of The Hearthstone after scenes from the Academy Award Winning "Rain Man" were shot on the premises.

 

In 2006, the Tiki Bar & Grill was added with a large waterfall and indoor and outdoor seating. Bikers are welcome.